Windows XP forum: removing programs that automatically run when you boot up

You have many ways to remove a program from start when windows start.

1)the most safe and easy: use startupmechanic, FREE, NO ADAWARE, you can get it from here: http://www.startupmechanic.com/

2)go to start/run and when box open, type in there MSCONFIG, and click OK. A new window will open, from there you can manage start up items.

Also before you disable anything be sure that you really want to do this.
And as Proffitt wrote, make a Google search you can find an instant answer.

George

http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
Lists almost everything with needed /maybe/not. Enjoy!

Yes, you can do ms config. But there are many programs that will go
right back to your start up without your knowledge. Next thing you know, your pc is taking forever to boot. For a while I was getting a hand on this by checking my start ups. But you're very likely seeing
files with names, that are foriegn to you at best! So, you copy &
paste it into Google to see what the file really is. You will quickly run into sites calling everything adware, malware. etc.. I have been
using a program called WinPatrol.It's a watchdog, literally! There's a free version and paid version(I liked it well enough to pay) The reason I stay with it is because it has saved me more time than I can say. Bottom Line is you can keep looking into reappearing files on Google, or have a watch dog,that uses Google and proceed with confidence.

Thanks to all of you how came to my rescue. I will check out the webpages that have been suggested and pick the one that I think will be the easist for me to use. Lorelee

icons in the lower right hand corner in the taskbar can be hidden.

Right click start button>properties>taskbar tab>customize>current items>under behavior use drop down menue to select always hide.

I don't think this option will increase speed.

Tom

Try this simple but excellent program and see how you go.

http://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite.php

Go to start- run-type "services.msc" minus the quotes. You can disable
some of them, or change them to manual, or automatic. I would do a search to find out which ones you really need. Be very careful which ones you disable, others may depend on them.

Check this link,Removing SpyLocked/SpywareLocked and RogueRemover


If still having issues,try the V&S FORUM

Tom

choose to download the "regular" Rogue Remover on the left side. This should not ask for you to buy to remove! The Remover Pro on right side is a "trial" version which towards end of trial period may ask you to buy but even that should remove without purchasing during trial period.
I suggest regular as it's free and less complicated to use than the pro version(which has more user choice options).

NEVER buy a product that says "found XYZ please purchase license to remove". This is (IMHO) a hallmark of bad business & likely a scam.

Please note, once installed, Rogue Remover will need to update its definitions before doing first scan. After update probably best you physically remove cable connection to modem to be sure you are off the internet before attempting removal. You may also need to empty system restore files if scan indicates a copy is in them. Removal may require you re-scan & run removal in Safe Mode to stop Spylocked from running (being in use) during removal process.

Norton should not give you a problem installing RR if you download, save and open locally. If it does, perhaps you can disable Norton/Symantec "auto-protect"(?) background guard during install & update & scan/remove. If you also have their firewall, you may need to tell Norton to allow RR access to internet.RR WILL remove Spylocked!

I'm a little surprised Norton allowed this Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)to land in first place!! Remember to re-enable Norton after removal and to turn back on System Restore & create new point once clean.
Good Luck!

Wow, I didn't know my one little question would get such a dialoge going. It's nice to know there are so many options and just pick the one that suits your needs at the time. One other thing, I also have heard that Norton AntiVirus also can slow down the computer. I am paid up until Feb but may try one of the free ones like AVG

Because of all of your replies I have gotten rid a lot of programs like H P that would run during start up. With what I have done it is booting up faster and also the computer is running faster too. Thanks. Lorelee

have further problems, don't hesitate to post back. There really is a tremendous amount of knowledge available here.

How do I get the norton program totally off of my laptop?

I find the best site to use is (and always has been) Pacs Portal

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk

Download the Start_ups.exe - self-executable file with in-built browser and search capabilities

THen run msconfig and search the database for each application to check out what it is if its needed!!